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COVID-19 in College: Students recovered from COVID-19 share experiences as year begins

COVID-19 in College: Students recovered from COVID-19 share experiences as year begins

by Abigail Steinberg
September 2, 2020
Complex Spaces: As political polarization, politicization of identity increases, UW attempts to balance free speech, inclusivity on campus

Complex Spaces: As political polarization, politicization of identity increases, UW attempts to balance free speech, inclusivity on campus

by Abigail Steinberg
April 21, 2020
Quarantimes: I taught my mom slang, adventure through audio

Quarantimes: I taught my mom slang, adventure through audio

by Abigail Steinberg
March 30, 2020
The only bagel flavors that matter, ranked by a certified Jew™

The only bagel flavors that matter, ranked by a certified Jew™

by Abigail Steinberg
January 21, 2020
Wisconsin's Jews are not a shield for partisan squabbling

Wisconsin’s Jews are not a shield for partisan squabbling

by Abigail Steinberg
October 1, 2019
Gov. Evers takes first step to create carbon-neutral Wisconsin

Gov. Evers takes first step to create carbon-neutral Wisconsin

by Abigail Steinberg
September 17, 2019
Don't leave us a loan: Wisconsin's efforts to end student debt crisis

Don’t leave us a loan: Wisconsin’s efforts to end student debt crisis

by Abigail Steinberg
July 25, 2019
The last six months saw increased attacks on religious minorities. Now it's time for interfaith solidarity

The last six months saw increased attacks on religious minorities. Now it’s time for interfaith solidarity

by Abigail Steinberg
April 30, 2019
Hate speech is free speech — it's time that changes

Hate speech is free speech — it’s time that changes

by Abigail Steinberg
April 2, 2019
Nondisclosure agreements do not belong in Wisconsin's Department of Justice

Nondisclosure agreements do not belong in Wisconsin’s Department of Justice

by Abigail Steinberg
April 2, 2019
The Badger Herald archival photo of City Hall. September 20, 2016.

Tokenism without representation: Soglin’s campaign treats diversity as an amplifier to a positive public image

by Abigail Steinberg
March 26, 2019
It's time for personal conviction vaccination exemptions to go

It’s time for personal conviction vaccination exemptions to go

by Abigail Steinberg
February 19, 2019
Evers' efforts to remove state from ACA lawsuit is symbolic win for voters

Evers’ efforts to remove state from ACA lawsuit is symbolic win for voters

by Abigail Steinberg
February 12, 2019
Excluding Jewish holidays from legislative calendar disrespects Wisconsin's Jewish community

Excluding Jewish holidays from legislative calendar disrespects Wisconsin’s Jewish community

by Abigail Steinberg
January 29, 2019
Vos' disrespect of open records laws detracts from functioning democracy

Vos’ disrespect of open records laws detracts from functioning democracy

by Abigail Steinberg
January 22, 2019
An appeal to Walker: Set a positive precedent to protect Wisconsin's democracy

An appeal to Walker: Set a positive precedent to protect Wisconsin’s democracy

by Abigail Steinberg
December 10, 2018
Rare lame-duck session strips Wisconsin's democracy of legitimacy, cheats voters

Rare lame-duck session strips Wisconsin’s democracy of legitimacy, cheats voters

by Abigail Steinberg
December 3, 2018
EatStreet's expansion, donation tour prompts conversation about social responsibility

EatStreet’s expansion, donation tour prompts conversation about social responsibility

by Abigail Steinberg
November 13, 2018
Blaming the Tree of Life massacre on Trump absolves us of responsibility

Blaming the Tree of Life massacre on Trump absolves us of responsibility

by Abigail Steinberg
October 31, 2018
NAFTA replacement lacking in adequate aid for Wisconsin's struggling dairy farmers

NAFTA replacement lacking in adequate aid for Wisconsin’s struggling dairy farmers

by Abigail Steinberg
October 16, 2018
Tough campaign leads Walker to put out uncomfortably graphic advertisements

Tough campaign leads Walker to put out uncomfortably graphic advertisements

by Abigail Steinberg
September 25, 2018
Potential passage of SOFA Act indicative of effective policy, healthy democracy

Potential passage of SOFA Act indicative of effective policy, healthy democracy

by Abigail Steinberg
September 18, 2018
Chryst's punishment of Davis for involvement in sexual assault fails to meet moral standards

Chryst’s punishment of Davis for involvement in sexual assault fails to meet moral standards

by Abigail Steinberg
September 10, 2018
UPDATE: If farmers' markets lose ability to process SNAP benefits, Wisconsinites lose access to fresh food

UPDATE: If farmers’ markets lose ability to process SNAP benefits, Wisconsinites lose access to fresh food

by Abigail Steinberg
September 4, 2018
Spaces named after KKK affiliates must be reclaimed, renamed for students of color

Spaces named after KKK affiliates must be reclaimed, renamed for students of color

by Abigail Steinberg
July 27, 2018
Comprehensive campaign finance policy must be made to reduce foreign interference in elections

Comprehensive campaign finance policy must be made to reduce foreign interference in elections

by Abigail Steinberg
May 1, 2018
Balance between scientific, entrepreneurial research central to survival of Wisconsin Idea

Balance between scientific, entrepreneurial research central to survival of Wisconsin Idea

by Abigail Steinberg
April 24, 2018
Blows to Wisconsin agriculture show Trump's disregard for his ardent supporters

Blows to Wisconsin agriculture show Trump’s disregard for his ardent supporters

by Abigail Steinberg
April 17, 2018
Rejecting constitutional amendment to remove treasurer's office in Wisconsin indicates just democracy

Rejecting constitutional amendment to remove treasurer’s office in Wisconsin indicates just democracy

by Abigail Steinberg
April 10, 2018
Recent elections brought major milestone for female representation. But the fight is not over yet

Recent elections brought major milestone for female representation. But the fight is not over yet

by Abigail Steinberg
April 10, 2018
Food insecurity does not go on spring break, neither should quest for solutions

Food insecurity does not go on spring break, neither should quest for solutions

by Abigail Steinberg
April 3, 2018
Personal accountability is first step to healing America's broken political climate

Personal accountability is first step to healing America’s broken political climate

by Abigail Steinberg
April 3, 2018
Constant silence on anti-Semitism disgraces social, political activists

Constant silence on anti-Semitism disgraces social, political activists

by Abigail Steinberg
March 20, 2018
Wisconsin needs statewide gun registry to improve safety, law enforcement

Wisconsin needs statewide gun registry to improve safety, law enforcement

by Abigail Steinberg
March 6, 2018
UW's stance on high school walkouts admirable, but hypocritical toward current students

UW’s stance on high school walkouts admirable, but hypocritical toward current students

by Abigail Steinberg
March 1, 2018
Crisis center needed in Madison to keep mentally ill from unjust incarceration

Crisis center needed in Madison to keep mentally ill from unjust incarceration

by Abigail Steinberg
February 27, 2018
Madison officials need to make timely, correct decision regarding Confederate monuments

Madison officials need to make timely, correct decision regarding Confederate monuments

by Abigail Steinberg
February 20, 2018
Improved gun control policy desperately needed after Florida high school shooting

Improved gun control policy desperately needed after Florida high school shooting

by Abigail Steinberg
February 14, 2018
Walker's Twitter tirade against Soglin potentially significant act in gubernatorial race

Walker’s Twitter tirade against Soglin potentially significant act in gubernatorial race

by Abigail Steinberg
February 13, 2018
Online courses only beneficial for certain demographics, prompting self-reflection

Online courses only beneficial for certain demographics, prompting self-reflection

by Abigail Steinberg
February 6, 2018
Admitting racist past is America's first step towards justice

Admitting racist past is America’s first step towards justice

by Abigail Steinberg
January 30, 2018
New eText program lightens students' load, fattens wallet

New eText program lightens students’ load, fattens wallet

by Abigail Steinberg
January 23, 2018
Increasing conversation about hypermasculinity, male libido central to fight against sexual assault

Increasing conversation about hypermasculinity, male libido central to fight against sexual assault

by Abigail Steinberg
December 12, 2017
Gov. Walker's food stamp drug testing proposal is unconstitutional

Gov. Walker’s food stamp drug testing proposal is unconstitutional

by Abigail Steinberg
December 7, 2017
Latest gun control legislation beacon of hope for country

Latest gun control legislation beacon of hope for country

by Abigail Steinberg
December 5, 2017
Rubio's tax proposal step in right direction for middle class Americans across party lines

Rubio’s tax proposal step in right direction for middle class Americans across party lines

by Abigail Steinberg
November 28, 2017
Gerrymandering has intensely gendered implications

Gerrymandering has intensely gendered implications

by Abigail Steinberg
November 16, 2017
Cultural appropriation is never ok, no exceptions

Cultural appropriation is never ok, no exceptions

by Abigail Steinberg
November 2, 2017
Rights of collective student body to safety overpower individual right to bear arms

Rights of collective student body to safety overpower individual right to bear arms

by Abigail Steinberg
November 1, 2017
Board of Regents free speech policy directly counter to Wisconsin Idea

Board of Regents free speech policy directly counter to Wisconsin Idea

by Abigail Steinberg
October 25, 2017
Trump's tax reform demonstrates his shallow nature

Trump’s tax reform demonstrates his shallow nature

by Abigail Steinberg
October 24, 2017
Leadership not defined by title, but by actions

Leadership not defined by title, but by actions

by Abigail Steinberg
October 11, 2017
Gender and Women's Studies graduation requirement would benefit all of society

Gender and Women’s Studies graduation requirement would benefit all of society

by Abigail Steinberg
October 3, 2017
Switch on your happiness by switching off your screen

Switch on your happiness by switching off your screen

by Abigail Steinberg
September 22, 2017
Unpaid internships unfairly target low income students

Unpaid internships unfairly target low income students

by Abigail Steinberg
September 13, 2017
Normalizing counseling is the first step in a long fight to support all who struggle with mental health

Normalizing counseling is the first step in a long fight to support all who struggle with mental health

by Abigail Steinberg
September 12, 2017
Ignorance, racism must be tackled by UW students, faculty through complete eradication of ignorance

Ignorance, racism must be tackled by UW students, faculty through complete eradication of ignorance

by Abigail Steinberg
September 5, 2017
A combined academic effort must be made to combat limited climate change policy

A combined academic effort must be made to combat limited climate change policy

by Abigail Steinberg
July 27, 2017
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